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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leporinus Parae

Leporinus parae Eigenmann, 1907
Max Length
22.9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Leporinus Parae is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Leporinus parae
Authority
Eigenmann, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 35 - 37. Diagnosed by the following characters: dental formula 4/4; 39-41 scales in the lateral line; 5/5 transversal series of scales; 16 circumpeduncular series of scales .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leporinus Parae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leporinus Parae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: river basins of Pará, lower Amazon in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
22.9cm
Vertebrae
36

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1907

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